Fall grad already putting financial savvy to work for investors
FGCU alum Ryan Edwards uses real-world investing, tutoring and internships to build a successful analyst career in financial strategy....
Fall grad exemplifies power of mentoring, research experience
Explore Stephen Vale’s inspiring academic journey, driven by mentorship, research opportunities, and a passion for bridging healthcare gaps....
Picture this: Celebrating FGCU’s fall Class of 2025
Celebrate FGCU’s fall 2025 commencement with a photo gallery showcasing the energy, excitement and pride of graduates across six colleges....
FGCU education empowers grad to open English school in Turkey
Since childhood, Damla Ozdemir dreamed of opening an English-language school in her native Turkey. Her passion for learning fueled her...
Serving seniors inspires health science grad to pursue leadership role
Every morning, Tily Sayeh rises with a singular mission to make a measurable impact. And as skilled nursing administrator at...
From electronics to ales, alum keeps business ventures brewing
Wesley Sprecher hasn’t cloned himself. It just seems like it. The 2018 Florida Gulf Coast University graduate co-founded Swamp Cat Brewing Co., a Fort...
From internship to career to mentor, alum at Arthrex comes full circle
Klaudia Fisheku has closed the metaphorical loop just six years after earning the first of her three Florida Gulf Coast University degrees. As a...
Tropical careers take root at the Naples Botanical Garden
The Naples Botanical Garden celebrated the grand opening of its Evenstad Horticulture Campus in 2024. Described by Brian Galligan, vice...
One of FGCU’s first engineering grads champions sustainability
Daniel Schroeder might be the ultimate Southwest Florida resident. Born and raised in the area, he is a Florida Gulf Coast University alum with...
FGCU grad shaping coastal conservation through island foundation
It isn’t easy being James Evans these days. As chief executive officer of the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation, Evans is responsible...
FGCU grad inspired by STEM education named Lee County Teacher of the Year
For Barbara Rebeor, teaching isn’t just a passion — it’s a calling. Rebeor had pursued a different career — in...
Finance degree, business drive are key ingredients for burgeoning restaurateur
Antonio knows. In the same way that the “Bo Knows” advertising campaign launched two-sport athlete Bo Jackson and Nike into...